Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $41,200 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $49,970
Employed locally 310
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $41,200
    50th (median)
    $41,200
    75th
    $41,200
    90th
    $49,970

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morristown, TN $51,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,710
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,660
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    Columbia, MO $45,670
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $45,450

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,750
    Pharmacists $137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Springfield, MO is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Springfield, MO is 0.3% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Springfield?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,200.